AVENGERS TONIGHT

vs. Cleveland, 7:30

Site -- Staples Center.

Radio -- 570, 1330.

Records -- Avengers 3-4, Gladiators 3-3.

Record vs. Gladiators (2007) -- 1-0.

Update -- After scoring a 79-62 victory over Utah last week, the Avengers will be shooting for their second win in a row against the Gladiators, who are playing their first season in Cleveland after moving from Las Vegas. Tim Hicks started at quarterback the last two weeks for the Avengers, but Sonny Cumbie also could play. Wide receiver Timon Marshall leads the Avengers in receiving yards (646) and all-purpose yards (1,305). The Gladiators have lost three games in a row after opening the season with three consecutive wins. Last week, Colorado defeated Cleveland, 69-66.

-- Lonnie White